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Magnus Eliassen
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Member Since7/11/2005
Band Websitewww.magnuseliassen.com
Band MembersMagnus Eliassen and The Singers and Players of Instruments:
Magnus Eliassen - vocal/guitars.
Bjornar Karlsen - guitars.
Torbjorn Hafnor - bass.
Jorgen S. Larsen - drums.
Andreas Bakkemo - anything.
Ola Waagen - web design.

Tom Rainer Thuv - artwork.
InfluencesThis is not me trying to list the most alternative, peculiar and obscure artists I can come to think of, believing it will give me more cred or whatever. This is an honest list where I try to keep track of and big up the artists behind any little moment of music, musical performance or presence that has given me a rush or goosebumps. I'll be updating it continously. These bands, artists, composers and producers have, in one way or another, made an impact and given me a musical kick and a feeling of being out of control for a second or two... or a lifetime:

Indie/singer-songwriter: Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Cat Stevens, Damien Rice, David Gray, Magnet, Jose Gonzalez, Tom McRae, Josh Ritter, The National Bank, Antony & The Johnsons, Devendra Banhart, Sufjan Stevens, Beth Gibbons, Tracy Chapman, Maria Solheim, Joanna Newsom,Deportees, Teitur, Thomas Dybdahl, Confused, Thom Hell, Kings of Convenience, Simon Lynge, Jack Johnson, Tiger Lou, Ane Brun, CocoRosie, Rachael Yamagata, The Prayer Boat, Robert Post, Terje Nilsen, RuMuJo, Caroline Furoyen, Silje H., Petter Carlsen, Lossi, Terje Berg, Cold Mailman, Cary Brothers, Ida Maria, Death Cab For Cutie.

Pop: Michael Jackson, Max Martin, Kelly Clarkson, The Veronicas, a-ha, Aaliyah, Marion Raven, Backstreet Boys, Keane, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, N'Sync, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Maria Mena, Marit Larsen, Depeche Mode, Maroon 5, James Blunt, Destiny's Child, M2M, Kurt Nilsen, Bloodshy & Avant, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Robyn, Rachel Stevens, Christian Walz, Daniel Bedingfield, Natasha Bedingfield, Angie Stone, Res, Andreas Johnson, Natalie Imbruglia, Ashlee Simpson, Skye Sweetnam, Christina Aguilera, Christina Milian, Lene Marlin, Deepest Blue, The Neptunes.

Rock: Radiohead, Bon Jovi, A Perfect Circle, Coldplay, Nirvana, Down, Sunny Day Real Estate, Deftones, Pedestrian, Butch Walker, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Guns N Roses, Queens of the Stone Age, Muse, Kiss, Beyond the Fences, Coheed and Cambria, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Bruce Springsteen, Jimbo Jones, Alice in Chains.

Metal: Manowar, Tool, Meshuggah, The Spectacle, Pantera, Sepultura, Metallica, Satyricon, Machine Head, AC/DC, Werner in Chains.

Reggae: Sizzla, Capleton, Manna, Perfect, Gentleman, Bob Marley, Luciano, Steel Pulse, Damian Marley, The Congos, Gyptian, I Wayne, Anthony B, Lukie D, Jah Mason, Martin Jondo, Turbulence, Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus.

Hip hop: Tungtvann, Immortal Technique, Dr. Dre, Public Enemy, Dead Prez, Eminem, Promoe, Petter, Timbaland, OutKast, Cypress Hill, M.O.P., 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas, Grotesk, Bad Spit, Rite, Thomax Beats, Timbuktu, Westside Connection, Ice Cube.

Other music: Andrew W.K., Björk, Imogen Heap, Portishead, Pat Metheny, John Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Chet Baker, Ludwig van Beethoven, Knutsen & Ludvigsen, Jan Johansson, Devo, Edvard Grieg, Steven Seagal, Jaga Jazzist, Charlie Haden, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Odd Børretzen, Dolly Parton, Nils Petter Molvaer, György Ligeti, Glen Campbell, Prodigy.


Sources of inspiration: Life, love, beauty and inspired people! Catchy melodies and inspired, meaningful lyrics! Loneliness. Unity. Melancholy. Happiness.

General interests: Life, love, eating, friends, freedom, music, beauty, water, cooking, vegan cuisine, feminism, animal rights, concerts, band rehearsals, DIY, change, autonomy, revolution, resistance, the sun, maneki neko, daruma, activism, knives, ninjas, pirates, Party Taxi, Bodo Hardcore, sound, language, grammar, etymology, politics, Boboshanti, Jamaica, swimming, health, working out, repatriation, finding stuff when dumpster diving, challenge, pushing boundries, contemplating and burning down Babylon's system of slavery. Let's get free!

Music: is life, and it will help us change the world and liberate the people. "... all my springs are in thee."

Movies: can be nice. I like Ying xiong, Fight Club, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and Beastmaster III.

Television: is probably mostly fairly messed up propaganda.

Books: Sixth Declaration of the Selva Lacandona.

Heroes: Subcomandante Marcos, my parents and grandparents, The Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Sounds LikeYou Are Animal

A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts. You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary. But you sure can beat a good drum. "Kill! Kill!"
The Muppet Personality Test



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   About Magnus Eliassen
Second Grace My name is Magnus Eliassen. Yeah, I know, it's not an instant hit... but it'll grow on you! You know, like those really good songs. Old classic album tracks that ain't trying to be something. They just are. Well, I don't want a name like Sunny Saturday Smiles of Broken Hearts Behind Confession Bars. You see this isn't some stupid thing I have to try to do... There is no try. I just happen to be Magnus Eliassen, and everyone else is already taken. Oh, and I have a band, with three of my best friends, and together we perform as who we are: Magnus Eliassen and The Singers and Players of Instruments. I can't believe a classic like that wasn't already taken!

I have a bad memory. When I was a kid I lived with my parents on a tiny island far up in the north of Norway, but I can hardly remember anything from those days. It feels like my life is slipping away from me. I think I was obsessed with Lego, Bruce Springsteen and bernaise sauce. I've also been told that my father bought me a Commodore 64 before I was born, but I find that hard to believe. You see, according to my birth certificate I was born in January 1981, and the C64 was launched in August 1982. Hmmm...

I guess I tend to get obsessed with stuff. Everything from collecting vinyl records to instruments and studio equipment and other pieces of useless junk. I'm done with that. Materialism and capitalism makes us exploit each other. All you really need is good health and some clothes. And love! My latest obsessions have been this health food project where I make all my food from scratch as cheap as possible and under no circumstance pay more than $1 per meal... oh, and my vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar electric guitar. Sunburst. Chrome. Tone. Mmm... So much for my anti-materialism...

I managed to stay in school for 12 years. We moved to the mainland and the small city of Bodø, I was introduced to Sepultura and Public Enemy, I became a member of a punk band and joined the DIY scene, formed a metal band and said to myself that one morning every woman and man on this planet will wake up thinking of my band, going: "Damn, those guys are amazing!" I still have ambitions, but I guess I'll have to take one continent at a time. I also became a local rap hero when I released a hip hop 12". I am pretty sure it sold like 5 copies.

Are you dreaming of northern lights, the midnight sun and polar nights? Then don't! They're all messing with your head, and I promise you that Norwegian black metal bands ain't the only ones disturbed by that inherited Scandinavian melancholy and pensiveness that we're all so morbidly fascinated by. A quite bad car crash put an end to my depression. I had to push the reset button, and decided to live every day to the fullest, to stop doing drugs, and to appreciate food, the wonderful fjords, nature and the second chance I'd been given. I still love Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley with all my heart, but lately I've felt more kinship with the direct messages and positive vibes of Cat Stevens and Bob Marley. You've probably heard the rest of the story before: Boy meets girl, boy falls in love, girl is not sure what she wants, boy writes 11 love songs in one week and spends two years in his grandma and grandpa's house performing, recording and producing a self-released "concept album about the sunny sides of love, and the feeling of being vulnerable and invincible at the same time when discovering true love and belief in the meaning of life" which he calls Second Grace. Girl loves the album, but is still not sure about the boy.

My mother says I must find myself a place to stay, that I cannot go on living like a careless hobo. I don't want to break my mother's heart, but I am perfectly happy with things the way they are. In fact this last year has been the most fantastic ever: I have done over 100 concerts, toured and seen some of the most beautiful European cities, played in L.A., ridden roller coasters for the first time, and collaborated with the crazy hip hoppers in Tungtvann and the rasta elders in my favourite reggae band, Manna. Selling out shows is a freaking thrill! 6000 people showed up one night! Another night I drew six people... three of them were journalists. In 2006 I also sold out the Norwegian edition of my album and won a couple of prizes.

Not all roads lead to Rome. One leads out of Babylon. Just take the steering wheel, hold it steady, roll the window down, enjoy life and keep making people happy. I'm still up for more of that. I'm still taking my time to perfect DIY, and I've still got love for the streets. Besides, after that car crash, everything feels like a bonus, be it a new day, a new song, or a couple of continents. I am proud of my family name. Just give it a chance. It'll grow on you.

Until we meet again. Magnus



Watch the "Lois Is Happy" music video!


Watch the "Write Back" music video!


Watch the "2 uka" music video I did with Tungtvann!


The new edition of Second Grace is out now!
You can find It's A Trap's nice album review in English here.
American, European and International customers can buy it directly from me, or from the fantastic US store CD Baby (where you also can listen to all of the songs).
Songs are also available as digital downloads in the iTunes Music Store, and in
In Norway you can find my album in the local record shop or at cdon.com, freerecordshop.no and platekompaniet.no. Second Grace can also be found at Amoeba Music in Hollywood, California.

PIRACYKILLSNOMUSIC.NO If you for one, some or any reason do not want to buy the album yet, but still would like to check it out, you should know that I am a supporter of "try before you buy" or "keep listening even though you are unable to buy" through file sharing, and that I believe the most important thing with what I am doing is that the music is being heard.

Support the revolution: I am an independent artist currently looking for distribution, booking and radio airplay in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, Americas and the rest of the world. If you are interested and think you can help, get in touch! Thanks!

Feel free to go vegan!

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Jul 12 2009 2:35 AM

are you excited for addy to move?i wasnt for keifer but i guess yesterday he went to go visit and refused to back to the 2s and stayed with sharen the hole day! i think addy will do fine because she is very sassy so the bigger kids wont pick on her:)she moves monday? you gonna be able to help her out? did you ever start on them online survey things i told you about? i hope you did, i just another check, this was for $237 from 2 weeks ago. if you didn't yet, pshhh, get on it; i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is again: www. work4surveys .com i guess we'll talk later, i want me some food!
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Jun 30 2009 10:25 AM

Hi you guys! We just wanted to let you know that we're playing a gig at studentersamfundet, Edgar, the 9th of July, 22.00. New songs + psyched band = good times. See you there!
(ϟ)STOB(ϟ) Support Intl.





Jun 24 2009 9:52 PM

Just stopped by to wish you a great week. :))
FREE DOWNLOAD ON THE TRUE ANTHEM PLAYER on top of my page!!!
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Jun 22 2009 1:44 PM

Hi Magnus Eliassen
Don't miss the opportunity to play at the world's biggest festival for upcoming bands! Play at the best and biggest venues in your country. Sign up your band today at www.emergenzanordic.com
Hope to see your band ON stage!
All the best
Emergenza Festival
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Jun 18 2009 12:36 PM

God dag! kom å hør ny låt, "You Go Bird" Ha en god sommer! Klæm fra Carlsen.
Petter Vaagan





Jun 18 2009 6:25 AM

Hi! Just uploaded a video from a solo-gig i did recently to my space, with the brilliant Pekka Stokke on visuals. Feel free to check it out!
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Jun 11 2009 1:01 AM

Hallo Magnus Eliassen
Das Abschiedsalbum PALE - EXTRAS gratis herunterladen auf www.paleband.de
17 Remixe, alternative Versionen, Demos und Single-Editionen der Songs aus 14 Jahren PALE. Inklusive 3 unveröffentlichte Songs
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Jun 2 2009 4:52 PM

Takker for vennskap!!
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May 31 2009 7:12 PM

Hey There!


This ain't a personal messege or anything like that, but just want all of our myspace-friends to know that we've got two new songs out!


Wich means that you can hear our entire ep here on myspace!


have a great week
-acid garden
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May 29 2009 3:55 PM

Fantastic music brother.

Cheers from México.
Lars Henning Fylling





May 25 2009 2:53 PM

Hei,
og takk for vennskapet;)
flotte låter du har her!

-lars
Jåddi





May 21 2009 1:09 AM

Hei Magnus!

Takk for sist og takk for add!
Hvor er du i verden?

-Jåddi
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May 20 2009 9:36 PM

Hi Magnus Eliassen

Help Nervous Nellie blanket the Internet in LOVE!

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May 19 2009 11:32 PM

Hail

Thanks for the add

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May 19 2009 8:32 AM

Good morning shiny happy people.
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May 18 2009 11:06 AM

Our first EP is finally out. Buy it on iTunes or from :http://cdbaby.com/cd/loners
Enjoy!!
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May 17 2009 7:24 PM

Hei!
Takker så mye for add!
L.
Olaf





May 17 2009 11:10 AM

Takk Magnus, men trur æ e i god konkurranse med deg der. Det skjer bare så mye arti i Bodø nu!! Gouranga, Kråkesølv og diverse andre blomstra vilt! Hva gjør du for tiden da??
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May 10 2009 3:19 AM

Free music! Visit the top of my page for the player where you can download MP3s absolutely FREE!
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May 8 2009 3:56 AM

OUT NOW .....IN COLOMBIA EP.....

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Gabriel Castro feat. Cesar Gonzalez - La noche
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May 7 2009 1:59 AM

Hi Magnus Eliassen!

We have just released 3 songs from our debut album on our MySpace page. It would be awesome if you could listen to them and let us know what you think...

Thanks!
- Deludo
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May 6 2009 1:11 PM

Hi Magnus,
The first song ”Devils Work” from our debut is now uploaded to our site..

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Apr 28 2009 4:32 AM

whats good? Check out the new tracks. Vol 4 "NEW WEST"
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Apr 27 2009 11:16 PM

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